Evaluation of the Efficacy and Tolerance of a Light Therapy Mask on Mild to Moderate Brown Spots and Moderate to Severe Facial Wrinkles

A Randomized, Evaluator-Blinded Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of an Investigational Light Therapy Mask on Subjects With Mild to Moderate Mottled Hyperpigmentation and Moderate to Severe Facial Wrinkles

This research study will test how well a light therapy mask works for women with mild to moderate hyperpigmentation (brown spots) and moderate to severe facial wrinkles, as compared to a "sham" or inactive investigational light therapy mask. The study will also test if the light therapy mask causes any irritation. For the first 12 weeks of the study, participants will use the assigned mask, along with a provided cleanser and sunscreen. For the second 12 weeks of the study, participants will use just the cleanser and sunscreen.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Skin Aging
• Intervention / Treatment: Device: Active Mask; Device: Sham Mask

Detailed Description

Exposure to sunlight and artificial light sources containing ultraviolet (UV) radiation is known to accelerate the skin's aging process, resulting in unwanted wrinkles, irregular skin tone, and loss of elasticity. Ablative techniques, such as dermabrasion, deep chemical peels, and ablative laser resurfacing of various wavelengths, are well documented to alleviate the signs of photodamage. However, such techniques often require significant post-treatment care and have higher risk profiles than other treatments, with potential side effects including erythema, pigmentation issues, infection, and possible scarring. They may be poorly tolerated by patients who dislike the discomfort, wound care, and prolonged downtime involved.

Non-ablative skin rejuvenation procedures are also effective for improving the appearance of photodamaged skin and are becoming increasingly popular because of their minimal downtime and increased safety. These procedures include intense pulsed light systems, non-ablative lasers, and monochromatic light boxes, which can target facial rhytids, irregular pigmentation, telangiectasia, and skin laxity. Unfortunately, such techniques can be expensive and their use is primarily limited to clinical settings.

However, the light-emitting diode (LED) is a novel light source that is well-suited for non-ablative phototherapy that can be utilized at home for a relatively low price. This study will evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of an LED-based light therapy mask as compared to a sham mask in subjects seeking anti-aging benefits.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 124
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• United States
  • Pennsylvania
    • Broomall, Pennsylvania, United States, 19008
      • KGL Skin Study Center, LLC

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 31 years to 66 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Has mild to moderate brown spots
• Has moderate to severe facial wrinkling
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• In general good health
• If capable of having a child: must agree to practice a medically acceptable form of birth control.
• Intends to complete the study and willing to follow all study directions.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Allergies/sensitivity to skincare products or the test product ingredients
• Has a light or photosensitivity disorder or another medical condition that could increase risk to the subject or confuse the study results.
• Is taking medication that may cause skin sensitivity to light
• Has been using a product or medication that the study investigator determines will increase health risk to the subject or confuse the study results
• Has a facial skin condition (e.g. rosacea, acne, eczema, etc.) that could increase health risk to the subject or confuse the study results.
• Has skin cancer or a history of skin cancer.
• Has an immune deficiency disorder, active hepatitis, or an autoimmune disease.
• Has an uncontrolled metabolic condition (e.g. diabetes, hypertension)
• Is pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.
• Plans to start or change a hormone replacement therapy during the study.
• Has participated in another study in the past 30 days or plans to during the study.
• Is an employee or relative of the Study Site, Investigator, or Sponsor.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Triple

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Active Cell: Active Mask; Cleanser, Moisturizer, Active Mask	Device: Active Mask; A facial cleanser will be used twice daily (morning and evening). In the morning after washing, the moisturizer with SPF will be applied full-face. For the first 12 weeks of the study, the active light therapy mask will be used for 10 minutes in the evening after washing/drying the face. For the second 12 weeks of the study, mask usage will be discontinued.; Other Names: Active Light Therapy Mask
Sham Comparator: Sham Cell: Sham Mask; Cleanser, Moisturizer, Sham Mask	Device: Sham Mask; A facial cleanser will be used twice daily (morning and evening). In the morning after washing, the moisturizer with SPF will be applied full-face. For the first 12 weeks of the study, the sham light therapy mask will be used for 10 minutes in the evening after washing/drying the face. For the second 12 weeks of the study, mask usage will be discontinued.; Other Names: Sham Light Therapy Mask

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Global Wrinkling - Change From Baseline to Week 12, Averaged Expert Grader Scores	3 Expert Graders evaluated global wrinkling on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest wrinkles to 9 = most severe wrinkles. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 12. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 12 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 12
Global Wrinkling - Change From Baseline to Week 12, Individual Expert Grader Scores - Expert Grader 1	Each Expert Graders evaluated global wrinkling on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest wrinkles to 9 = most severe wrinkles. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 12 mean so a positive score indicates improvement. Scores for Expert Grader 1 were calculated individually.	Baseline to Week 12
Global Wrinkling - Change From Baseline to Week 12, Individual Expert Grader Scores - Expert Grader 2	Each Expert Graders evaluated global wrinkling on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest wrinkles to 9 = most severe wrinkles. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 12 mean so a positive score indicates improvement. Scores for Expert Grader 2 were calculated individually.	Baseline to Week 12
Global Wrinkling - Change From Baseline to Week 12, Individual Expert Grader Scores - Expert Grader 3	Each Expert Graders evaluated global wrinkling on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest wrinkles to 9 = most severe wrinkles. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 12 mean so a positive score indicates improvement. Scores for Expert Grader 3 were calculated individually.	Baseline to Week 12

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Global Wrinkling - Change From Baseline to Week 1	3 Expert Graders evaluated global wrinkling on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest wrinkles to 9 = most severe wrinkles. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 1. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 1 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 1
Global Wrinkling - Change From Baseline to Week 4	3 Expert Graders evaluated global wrinkling on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest wrinkles to 9 = most severe wrinkles. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 4. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 4 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 4
Global Wrinkling - Change From Baseline to Week 24	3 Expert Graders evaluated global wrinkling on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest wrinkles to 9 = most severe wrinkles. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 24. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 24 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 24
Fine Lines - Change From Baseline to Week 1	3 Expert Graders evaluated fine lines on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest fine lines to 9 = most severe fine lines. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 1. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 1 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	1 week
Fine Lines - Change From Baseline to Week 4	3 Expert Graders evaluated fine lines on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest fine lines to 9 = most severe fine lines. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 4. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 4 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 4
Fine Lines - Change From Baseline to Week 12	3 Expert Graders evaluated fine lines on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest fine lines to 9 = most severe fine lines. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 12. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 12 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 12
Fine Lines - Change From Baseline to Week 24	3 Expert Graders evaluated fine lines on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest fine lines to 9 = most severe fine lines. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 24. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 24 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 24
Periorbital Wrinkles - Change From Baseline to Week 1	3 Expert Graders evaluated periorbital wrinkles on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest wrinkles to 9 = most severe wrinkles. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 1. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 1 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 1
Periorbital Wrinkles - Change From Baseline to Week 4	3 Expert Graders evaluated periorbital wrinkles on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest wrinkles to 9 = most severe wrinkles. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 4. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 4 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 4
Periorbital Wrinkles - Change From Baseline to Week 12	3 Expert Graders evaluated periorbital wrinkles on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest wrinkles to 9 = most severe wrinkles. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 12. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 12 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 12
Periorbital Wrinkles - Change From Baseline to Week 24	3 Expert Graders evaluated periorbital wrinkles on a 1-9 scale, where 1 = mildest wrinkles to 9 = most severe wrinkles. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 24. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 24 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 24
Surface Roughness - Change From Baseline to Week 1	3 Expert Graders evaluated surface roughness on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = perfectly smooth to 9 = severe roughness (visible and tactile). The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 1. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 1 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 1
Surface Roughness - Change From Baseline to Week 4	3 Expert Graders evaluated surface roughness on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = perfectly smooth to 9 = severe roughness (visible and tactile). The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 4. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 4 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 4
Surface Roughness - Change From Baseline to Week 12	3 Expert Graders evaluated surface roughness on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = perfectly smooth to 9 = severe roughness (visible and tactile). The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 12. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 12 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 12
Surface Roughness - Change From Baseline to Week 24	3 Expert Graders evaluated surface roughness on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = perfectly smooth to 9 = severe roughness (visible and tactile). The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 24. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 24 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Week 24
Uneven Skin Tone - Change From Baseline to Week 1	3 Expert Graders evaluated uneven skin tone on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = perfectly uniform/even skin tone to 9 = pronounced/severe uneven skin tone. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 1. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 1 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 1
Uneven Skin Tone - Change From Baseline to Week 4	3 Expert Graders evaluated uneven skin tone on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = perfectly uniform/even skin tone to 9 = pronounced/severe uneven skin tone. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 4. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 4 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 4
Uneven Skin Tone - Change From Baseline to Week 12	3 Expert Graders evaluated uneven skin tone on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = perfectly uniform/even skin tone to 9 = pronounced/severe uneven skin tone. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 12. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 12 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 12
Uneven Skin Tone - Change From Baseline to Week 24	3 Expert Graders evaluated uneven skin tone on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = perfectly uniform/even skin tone to 9 = pronounced/severe uneven skin tone. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 24. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 24 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 24
Mottled Hyperpigmentation - Change From Baseline to Week 1	3 Expert Graders evaluated mottled hyperpigmentation on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = none (perfectly even tone) to 9 = severe mottled hyperpigmentation. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 1. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 1 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 1
Mottled Hyperpigmentation - Change From Baseline to Week 4	3 Expert Graders evaluated mottled hyperpigmentation on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = none (perfectly even tone) to 9 = severe mottled hyperpigmentation. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 4. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 4 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 4
Mottled Hyperpigmentation - Change From Baseline to Week 12	3 Expert Graders evaluated mottled hyperpigmentation on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = none (perfectly even tone) to 9 = severe mottled hyperpigmentation. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 12. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 12 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 12
Mottled Hyperpigmentation - Change From Baseline to Week 24	3 Expert Graders evaluated mottled hyperpigmentation on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = none (perfectly even tone) to 9 = severe mottled hyperpigmentation. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 24. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 24 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 24
Sallowness/Yellowing - Change From Baseline to Week 1	3 Expert Graders evaluated sallowness/yellowing on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = none to 9 = severe. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 1. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 1 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 1
Sallowness/Yellowing - Change From Baseline to Week 4	3 Expert Graders evaluated sallowness/yellowing on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = none to 9 = severe. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 4. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 4 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 4
Sallowness/Yellowing - Change From Baseline to Week 12	3 Expert Graders evaluated sallowness/yellowing on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = none to 9 = severe. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 12. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 12 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 12
Sallowness/Yellowing - Change From Baseline to Week 24	3 Expert Graders evaluated sallowness/yellowing on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = none to 9 = severe. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 24. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 24 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 24
Lack of Radiance - Change From Baseline to Week 1	3 Expert Graders evaluated lack of radiance on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = none (extremely radiant) to 9 = severe dullness/matte appearance. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 1. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 1 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 1
Lack of Radiance - Change From Baseline to Week 4	3 Expert Graders evaluated lack of radiance on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = none (extremely radiant) to 9 = severe dullness/matte appearance. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 4. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 4 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 4
Lack of Radiance - Change From Baseline to Week 12	3 Expert Graders evaluated lack of radiance on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = none (extremely radiant) to 9 = severe dullness/matte appearance. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 12. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 12 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 12
Lack of Radiance - Change From Baseline to Week 24	3 Expert Graders evaluated lack of radiance on a 0-9 scale, where 0 = none (extremely radiant) to 9 = severe dullness/matte appearance. The 3 Expert Grader scores were averaged for Baseline and for Week 24. Change from baseline was calculated as Baseline mean minus Week 24 mean so a positive score indicates improvement.	Baseline to Week 24

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (J&JCI)
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: Stuart Lessin, M.D., KGL Skin Study Center, LLC

Publications and helpful links

General Publications

• Fitzpatrick RE, Goldman MP, Satur NM, Tope WD. Pulsed carbon dioxide laser resurfacing of photo-aged facial skin. Arch Dermatol. 1996 Apr;132(4):395-402.
• Griffiths CE, Wang TS, Hamilton TA, Voorhees JJ, Ellis CN. A photonumeric scale for the assessment of cutaneous photodamage. Arch Dermatol. 1992 Mar;128(3):347-51.
• Fitzpatrick RE. Laser resurfacing of rhytides. Dermatol Clin. 1997 Jul;15(3):431-47. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8635(05)70452-6.
• McCullough JL, Kelly KM. Prevention and treatment of skin aging. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2006 May;1067:323-31. doi: 10.1196/annals.1354.044.
• Weiss RA, McDaniel DH, Geronemus RG. Review of nonablative photorejuvenation: reversal of the aging effects of the sun and environmental damage using laser and light sources. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2003 Jun;22(2):93-106. doi: 10.1053/sder.2003.50008.
• Kim JW. Clinical trial of nonthermal 633 nm Omnilux LED array for renewal of photoaging: clinical surface profile metric results. Korea Soc Las Med Surg. 2005; 9:69-76.

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): October 9, 2017
• Primary Completion (Actual): January 12, 2018
• Study Completion (Actual): April 6, 2018

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: October 6, 2017
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: October 12, 2017
• First Posted (Actual): October 17, 2017

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): March 5, 2019
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: March 4, 2019
• Last Verified: February 1, 2019

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Photoaging of Skin, Skin Wrinkling, Solar Aging of Skin, light therapy
• Other Study ID Numbers: CO-170511132943-SACT

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: No

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: Yes
• product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.: No